Difficulty Reducing Tongue Weight
Hello! I joined today because I have been unable to solve my towing issues and would like to see if anyone can give me ideas to help. Tow rig: 2018 F150 Lariat Crew 4x4, 3.5L max tow Camper: 200...
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SGS2019 wrote:bikendan wrote:SGS2019 wrote:
I know people with identical trucks as me towing 30 plus ft campers with zero issue, tow with one hand at 12 o’clock. I wouldn’t think a 24 ft camper would give me this many problems.
Part your problem is thinking your trailer is 24'. Model numbers almost NEVER are actual length. Your trailer is actually 28' long.
What's the payload capacity from the Tire and Loading sticker on the driver's door? It'll say something like "Occupants and cargo should not exceed xxxxlbs".
Yes, I know it’s 28, but still it’s not a large camper. 1439 lbs, gvwr is 7,000. Truck weight with me, 36 gallons of gas is 5960 lbs.
If payload capacity is only 1439lbs, that is part of your problem. Subtracting 1160 from 1439, gives you only 279lbs of available payload. Subtract 100lbs for the WDH, now leaves you only 179lbs for driver, passengers and cargo in the truck.
